WebJun 4, 2003 · During launch Jan. 16, a large piece of foam insulation broke off Columbia's external fuel tank and slammed into the underside of the left wing's leading edge at some 530 mph. A NASA analysis... WebImpact Modeling This appendix contains the independent analysis of the foam impact with the left wing conducted by Southwest Research Institute in support of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. In addition to the analysis performed by NASA during the investigation, the Board called for a second independent analysis of the foam impact data.
Columbia Research and Preservation - NASA
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WebJun 21, 2012 · American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 12700 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200 Reston, VA 20241-5807 703.264.7500 Web15 hours ago · The global Foam Tray market size was valued at USD 2455.95 million in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.66 Percent during the forecast period, … WebThe precise location of the impact was narrowed down to the left-wing RCC panel 8. Consequently, the CAIB sanctioned a foam impact test onto RCC panel 8 in July 2003 at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas. In the test, a 1.67-lb. block of foam was shot from a large compressed-air gun and impacted panel 8 at a velocity of ... inchture news